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Little Stonham – Fatal road traffic collision
19:37 18/10/2026Two people have died following a serious road traffic collision in Little Stonham.
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Stowmarket/Stradbroke – Men jailed in connection with burglaries
16:46 06/10/2026Two men from Ipswich have been jailed for burglaries at business premises in Stowmarket and Stradbroke, the latter of which involved a woman being run over by a car.
Man jailed for sexual assaulting teenage girl after giving her alcohol
14:10 05/10/2026A 76-year-old man from Essex has been sentenced after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a teenage girl.
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Needham Market – Dog dangerously out of control
13:56 05/10/2026Police are appealing for witnesses after a schoolboy was bitten by a dog in Needham Market.
Stowmarket vape shop shut down after discovery of illegal tobacco stash
14:42 01/10/2026A shop in Stowmarket has been forced to close for three months after a joint operation discovered illegal and potentially harmful vapes and tobacco – including goods with a street value of almost £16,000 stashed under a concrete floor.
Crimes and priorities
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Preventing Acquisitive Crime. There has been a rise in burglaries and thefts across the local area, including incidents targeting homes, sheds, and rural properties.
Action taken:
You said there has been a rise in burglaries and theft in rural communities. We did targeted patrols and investigations to deter offenders and support affected communities.
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Reducing Retail Crime. Retail crime remains a growing concern both locally and nationally.
Action taken:
You said there has been an increase in retail crime in local communities. We did engagement and supporting businesses in Stowmarket town centre to identify repeat offenders, provide crime prevention advice, and take swift action to reduce theft and improve safety.